Nigeria's election and the economy
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is struggling with soaring prices, fuel shortages and insecurity. How will that impact what's likely to be a very closely-contested election?
Nigerians head to the polls very soon, in what's expected to be a very closely-contested election. In this episode of Business Daily Rob Young explores how the economy could impact the vote.
Africa’s largest economy, is struggling with soaring prices, fuel shortages and insecurity. We hear from Maty Ukhuegbe Osaro who runs a restaurant in Lagos called The Fish Lady, she tells us how the pandemic and rising prices have affected her business and about her hopes for the outcome of this election.
Economist and financial business boss, Bismarck Rewane, says us the uncertainty around the election has led some large businesses to hold off taking key decisions and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director general of the World Trade Organisation, and former finance minister in Nigeria tells us she's optimistic about Nigeria's economic potential.
Presenter / producer: Rob Young
Image :Campaign rally for the Labour Party in Lagos; Credit: Getty Images
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